An emerging jazz force, Christian Sands, takes a fresh look at the language of Jazz, including stride, swing, bebop, progressive, fusion, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban.
His pianistic technique perfectly matches his conception. His use of understatement accomplishes a much deeper musical goal.
“His abundant piano technique perfectly matches his conception, accomplishing a much deeper musical goal: a fresh look at the entire language of jazz.” – The Kurland Agency
“...an imaginative composer, a clever arranger and a skillful technician with a fluid style.” - DownBeat
Made possible through the Jazz Touring Network program of Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
"It simply has quality material performed at an extremely high level that can appeal to a wide variety of listeners." - All About Jazz
"Sands is skilled, soulful and melodic throughout, his energy and spirit altering with each tune." - Noisey
Doors open 30 minutes prior to show. Ample free parking. Cocktails, beer, and wine for sale.
Guests are encouraged to BYOF (Bring Your Own Feast) to enjoy at our jazz-style table seating, whether it be a picnic basket of your own munchies or take-out from the enormous array of restaurants within walking distance of BlackRock.
Phone: 301-528-2260
Email: info@blackrockcenter.org
2019/02/08 - 2019/02/08
BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874